Transcript Lakeland Wrestling Team Standards

Lakeland Wrestling Team
Standards
PRACTICE HARD! WRESTLE HARD!
SPORTSMASHIP AND CONDUCT
Lakeland Wrestling aspires to be a
powerful program based on hard work and
dedication. Lakeland wrestlers, as
individuals and as a team, will serve as
role models in the school and the
community. Lakeland wrestlers will
ALWAYS display good sportsmanship
and conduct while striving for the highest
levels of physical fitness.
ELIGIBILTY
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All forms must be completed and returned to the coaching staff by
the end of the week of practice, or wrestlers will not be allowed to
practice or compete until the forms are received. Forms can be
obtained online through the school website.
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Athletes must have a hydration and body-fat skin-fold test on file
to be eligible to compete.
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Emergency card
Physical or Alternate Year card (if no physical is on file athlete can
not practice)
Code of Conduct
WIAA forms
The next available test date will be Thursday, November 19.
Lakeland Wrestling has a no-cut policy, however misconduct or
failure to follow team standards and good sportsmanship may
result in dismissal from the team.
TEAM STANDARDS
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The Varsity team consists of fourteen
weight classes and will compete in seven
duals and seven multi-team events.
The JV team will compete in as many
matches as available including
tournaments; coaches cannot guarantee
matches at every competition, since
each school’s JV squad varies in size.
TEAM STANDARDS
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Team Captain(s) are selected by the coaches and are expected to
assist in motivating fellow teammates. Captains are expected to
lead by example and be a positive influence on the entire team, in
and out of the practice room.
WRESTLING REQUIRES A HUGE COMMITMENT.
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Wrestlers are expected to be available for ALL practices,
competition, and team events. (Reasonable circumstances, such
as illness, family events, or ACT taking, are of course exceptions,
however outside commitments such as other sports are not
acceptable.)
Wrestlers commit to a particular weight class. However the coaching
staff does not encourage or support excessive weight loss. Wrestlers
failing to make their weight class impact the entire team, and may not
be permitted to compete at a higher weight for that competition.
Wrestling is physically demanding, and proper training develops skills
and prevents injury. Wrestlers must give 100%, or risk injury.
Wrestlers should set goals throughout the season and be prepared to
work hard to achieve them.
TEAM STANDARDS
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Lakeland Wrestlers will support their
teammates and must stay until the conclusion
of competition events. If a wrestler must leave
an event early due to extenuating
circumstances, coaches must know in
advance.
Hazing of fellow teammates will not be
tolerated.
The use of cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs is
prohibited, on or off campus.
Demonstrate a winning attitude – BE
CHAMPIONS IN ALL YOU DO!
ATTENDANCE
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School attendance (all classes) is required to
be eligible for practice and competition. Only
the Athletic Director, or designated school
administrator may approve appointments
during the school day, and must be notified
one day in advance.
IT IS A WRESTLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO
NOTIFY THE COACHES IN ADVANCE OF
ANY IMPENDING ABSENCES. DO NOT
RELY ON TEAM MEMBERS TO RELAY THIS
INFORMATION.
ATTENDANCE
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Wrestlers missing practice the day before competition
for anything other than an absence from school, a
medical appointment, or a family emergency, will not
participate. Wrestlers, who have medical
appointments, must give the coaches a note signed by
a parent before that day’s practice.
Wrestlers are allowed FIVE absences (excused or
unexcused). Any more will result in dismissal from
the team.
All wrestlers MUST stay through the conclusion of
home matches to clean up the gym and store the
mats.
PRACTICE
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School ends at 3:30. Practice will begin promptly at 4:00. All
training needs should be taken care of by this time. BE THERE,
BE ON TIME, and WORK HARD!
Pay attention and follow the coaches’ instructions; drill only the
holds supposed to be worked on.
DO NOT LEAVE THE WRESTLING ROOM WITHOUT
COACHES PERMISSION!
Schoolwork is a priority, but homework is not an excuse for
missing practice. Wrestlers are expected to manage their time so
that schoolwork and practice do not interfere with each other. If
time is needed for class work it must be discussed with the
coaching staff prior to missing practice or the absence will be
unexcused.
Wrestlers missing practice (unexcused) will not be permitted to
wrestle off for a new weight class and will not be allowed compete
in the next event.
LETTER CRITERIA
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Varsity letters will be earned based on participation and
achievement in wrestling.
Criteria that will be used to determine will include:
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4 years in wrestling
completion of at least 15 varsity matches (not including forfeits)
25 or more points earned in the following ways:
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tournament placing
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varsity match = 1 point/loss
2 points/ win
3 points/ Maj. Dec.
4 points/ TF
5 points/pin
1st = 4 pts
2nd = 3 pts
3rd = 2 pts
4th = 1pt
Wrestlers must complete the entire season.
LETTER CRITERIA
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Attendance and effort at practices and
competitions will influence letter awards.
Coaches make final decisions on
awarding all letter awards.
EQUIPMENT
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LUHS will provide competition singlets, headgear, and warm-ups.
Wrestlers will be issued a singlet and warm-ups before each
competition and will turn it in after competing. Headgear and
equipment bags must be returned at the end of the season.
Wrestlers are responsible for any equipment issued that is lost,
damaged, or stolen.
Wrestlers should have appropriate practice clothes and shoes.
Wrestling shoes for competition and practice.
Running shoes - Conditioning is an everyday event and it is not
safe, or healthy to run on hard surfaces with wrestling shoes. It is
not necessary to purchase special running shoes, but shoes used
for gym class should be available for practice.
Shorts and T-shirts for practice, and occasionally we will run
outside, so wrestlers should have warmer clothes for outside runs.
TRANSPORTATION
• All wrestlers must ride school provided
transportation to and from events.
Athletes will only be released to their
parent(s) or guardian(s) with a written
note.
Print & Sign This Slide
I certify that I have reviewed and understand the LUHS Student-Athlete
Handbook, and accept the policies and guidelines stated above in the team
standards.
Wrestler’s Name ______________________________ (Please Print)
Wrestler’s Signature________________________________ Date _________
Parent’s/Guardian Signature__________________________ Date _________